On Feb. 18, 2026 between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., a motor vehicle collision took place on Highway 49, just South of Highway 676, in the MD of Smoky River. Dashcam footage obtained during the course of the investigation revealed that a Black Ford F150 overtook a semi-truck that was hauling lumber. The manoeuvre put the vehicle on a head-on collision course with a semi hauling a tanker full of petroleum. The semi attempted to avoid the pickup, resulting in the semi rolling over in the Northbound ditch. The driver of the semi was later pronounced deceased as a result. The pickup did not remain on the scene of the accident.

The information gathered on the vehicle so far is as follows:

• Newer model Ford F150;

• Colour: Black;

• Rims: Black;

• Truck Bed: Black soft roll up cover; and

• Accessories: Silver trim (grill, side vent covers and side mirrors).

McLennan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to this incident. Anyone with information, or who has dashcam footage of Highway 49, just South of Highway 676, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., is asked to please come forth and contact the McLennan RCMP at 780-324-3061. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play. To contact RCMP non-emergency line within any Alberta RCMP jurisdiction call 310-RCMP(7267).